Comparison

Typin vs QuickCast Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Typin

A focused writing app for plain text and Markdown with real-time rendering and LAN sync. Offers extensive editing tools, multi-document management, and personalization options for a seamless writing experience.

Highlights
  • Dual Plain Text/Markdown mode
  • Real-time Markdown rendering
  • LAN real-time sync to computer browser
  • Multi-document management with trash recovery
  • Customizable font size, line spacing, and themes
  • Export to .md and .txt formats
Features
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Typin is a lightweight, focused writing and notes app for developers, writers, and anyone who captures ideas on the go. Write quickly in plain text, or switch to Markdown with real-time rendering to make structure instantly clear and readable. Supports LAN real-time sync to continue editing on your computer browser. Core Features Editing & Input * Dual Mode: Plain Text / Markdown with one-tap switching, remembers your preference * Markdown Syntax Highlighting: headings, bold/italic, code, lists, quotes clearly distinguished * Markdown Quick Toolbar: insert common symbols with one tap, long-press for hints * Heading Jump: quickly navigate to any heading in Markdown mode * Smarter Lists: press Enter to continue lists automatically * Gestures for Formatting: swipe left/right to adjust heading levels and list indentation * Smart Copy: copy all when unfocused, show options when focused, copy selection when text selected * Rich Text Operations: copy current line, delete current line, paste and replace, clear document Real-Time Sync * LAN Real-Time Sync: access and edit on your computer browser * Optional password authentication to keep your data secure * Real-time sync status: connection status at a glance * Web client supports multiple languages and light/dark modes Multi-Document Management * Drawer-style document list for quick switching * Pin documents to keep important ones at top * Trash: recover accidentally deleted documents * Support rename, delete, share operations * Smart sorting by modification time and pin status Personalization * Adjustable Font Size: Small / Medium / Large / Extra Large * Line Spacing: Compact / Standard / Relaxed * Theme Mode: Light / Dark / Follow System * Markdown Button Display: Icon / Text * Configurable auto-save interval Other Features * Auto-Save & Save Status Indicator: write with peace of mind * Export & Share: supports .md / .txt formats * Keyboard Control: dismiss keyboard or jump to bottom * Toolbar floats up when keyboard appears, editing area adapts automatically * In-app language switching: supports Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, German, French

About

QuickCast Pro

Transform your iPhone into a wireless casting hub. Stream media, mirror your screen, and control smart TVs directly from your device. Easily share photos, videos, documents, and web links to a larger display without cables.

Highlights
  • Cast media and files to TV
  • Mirror iPhone screen to any browser
  • Control compatible smart TVs
  • Receive files from other devices
  • Multi-device casting
  • Web link casting
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful wireless casting hub — stream media to your TV, mirror your screen, control smart TVs, and receive files from any device on the same Wi-Fi network. QuickCast Pro makes big-screen sharing simple. No HDMI cable, no complicated setup. Just connect to the same Wi-Fi, scan for devices, and start casting in seconds. ◆ CAST TO TV • Photos, videos, music & files from your library • Web links — direct video/audio URLs • Documents — PDF, PPT, Word & more, auto-split into pages • Text & voice — type, paste, or speak; live-update on TV • Multi-device casting — send to several TVs at once ◆ TV REMOTE • Full remote for compatible smart TVs on your local network • D-pad, Home, Back, Menu, volume & channel controls • Media playback controls for content you're casting • Auto-detects device type and connects over LAN ◆ SCREEN MIRROR • Mirror your entire iPhone screen to any browser • Watch on TV, PC, tablet — any device with a web browser • Adjustable quality: Smooth, Standard, or HD • Optional in-app audio in the stream • Great for presentations, gaming & demos ◆ RECEIVE & TRANSFER • Turn your phone into a cast receiver on the local network • Accept media casts from other phones or PCs • LAN file transfer — open a URL in any browser to upload files • View, re-cast, or share received files instantly ◆ WHY QUICKCAST PRO • Clean, fast interface — four tabs: Cast, Remote, Receive, Mirror • Scan & discover devices on your Wi-Fi automatically • Manual IP connect when auto-scan doesn't find your TV • 10+ interface languages • Premium unlocks unlimited Cast, Remote & Receive — one-time purchase, lifetime access ◆ HOW TO USE 1. Connect iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi 2. Tap Scan on the Cast tab and select your device 3. Pick content — photos, files, links, or documents 4. Use Remote to control your TV; use Mirror to share your screen ◆ REQUIREMENTS • iPhone and target device on the same local network • DLNA/Cast enabled on your TV (most smart TVs support this) • Local network permission required for device discovery ◆ DISCLAIMER QuickCast Pro is an independent third-party app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any TV or device manufacturer. Compatibility depends on your device model and network setup. Download QuickCast Pro and enjoy wireless casting, mirroring, and TV control — all from your pocket.

Screenshots

Typin4 screens
QuickCast Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Typin at 100% against QuickCast Pro's 44%. Typin also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). QuickCast Pro's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

QuickCast Pro is free to download; Typin costs $1.99 up front. QuickCast Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Typin asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Typin ships an update every 4 days, QuickCast Pro every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Typin versus QuickCast Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTypinQuickCast Pro
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better44.4% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer礼芳 杨强 王

Customer experience

Typin

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

QuickCast Pro

Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative44.4%

In-app purchases

None

Typin

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

QuickCast Pro

One-time1
  • PRO$9.99

Questions

Is Typin free?
Typin costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is QuickCast Pro free?
QuickCast Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Typin or QuickCast Pro have ads?
Neither Typin nor QuickCast Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Typin or QuickCast Pro?
Typin ships an update every 4 days, and QuickCast Pro every 5 days. Most recently, Typin was updated on September 21, 2026 and QuickCast Pro on September 9, 2026.

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